Patents by Inventor Josh C. Swenson

Josh C. Swenson has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11263161
    Abstract: A dongle for connecting a computerized device to a certified unit under test (UUT) includes a computerized device communication port and a UUT communication port. The dongle also includes a communication module operatively connecting the computerized device communication port and the UUT communication port. The communication module includes an internet protocol (IP) module that supplies an IP address to a computerized device connected to the computerized device communication port, wherein the IP address enables the computerized device to receive signals from and/or send signals to the UUT.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Michael J. Hanson, Josh C. Swenson, Ronald G. Knight
  • Patent number: 10725436
    Abstract: A system balances current flowing through a solid-state power controller system including at least two output channels connected in parallel. The system delivers a first current to a load via a first output channel to a load, and delivers a second current to the load via a second output channel connected in parallel with the first output channel. The system further determines a first strength of the first current and a second strength of the second current, and adjusts at least one of a first resistance of the first output channel and a second resistance of the second output channel such that the first current strength is substantially equal to the second current strength.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: HAMILTON SUNSTRAND CORPORATION
    Inventors: John A. Dickey, Josh C. Swenson, Donald G. Kilroy
  • Publication number: 20190212709
    Abstract: A system balances current flowing through a solid-state power controller system including at least two output channels connected in parallel. The system delivers a first current to a load via a first output channel to a load, and delivers a second current to the load via a second output channel connected in parallel with the first output channel. The system further determines a first strength of the first current and a second strength of the second current, and adjusts at least one of a first resistance of the first output channel and a second resistance of the second output channel such that the first current strength is substantially equal to the second current strength.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2019
    Publication date: July 11, 2019
    Inventors: John A. Dickey, Josh C. Swenson, Donald G. Kilroy
  • Patent number: 10250033
    Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a transient protection circuit configured for use in a SSPC having a plurality of power channels. The transient protection circuit includes a shared transient voltage suppressor, and a shared protection line communicatively coupled to the shared transient voltage suppressor. The shared protection line is configured to be communicatively coupled to and shared by the plurality of power channels. When the shared protection line is communicatively coupled to and shared by the plurality of power channels, energy above a threshold on any one of the plurality of power channels is dissipated through the shared protection line and the shared transient voltage suppressor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATION
    Inventors: John A. Dickey, Donald G. Kilroy, Josh C. Swenson
  • Patent number: 10234829
    Abstract: A system balances current flowing through a solid-state power controller system including at least two output channels connected in parallel. The system delivers a first current to a load via a first output channel to a load, and delivers a second current to the load via a second output channel connected in parallel with the first output channel. The system further determines a first strength of the first current and a second strength of the second current, and adjusts at least one of a first resistance of the first output channel and a second resistance of the second output channel such that the first current strength is substantially equal to the second current strength.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATION
    Inventors: John A. Dickey, Josh C. Swenson, Donald G. Kilroy
  • Patent number: 9819175
    Abstract: A circuit comprises an alternating current (AC) feed line, a solid state power controller portion connected to the AC feed line, a load connected to the solid state power controller portion, a positive clamp rail, a negative clamp rail, a ground, a first diode connected to the AC feed line and the positive clamp rail, a second diode connected to the AC feed line and the negative clamp rail, a third diode connected to the load and the positive clamp rail, a fourth diode connected to the load and the negative clamp rail, a fifth diode connected to the positive clamp rail and the ground, a sixth diode connected to the negative clamp rail and the ground, and a capacitor connected to the positive clamp rail and the negative clamp rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATION
    Inventors: John A. Dickey, Josh C. Swenson
  • Publication number: 20170208705
    Abstract: A cooling arrangement has a circuit board and a plurality of electronic components in operable communication with the circuit board. An enclosure is attached to the circuit board being configured to retain a fluid around at least one of the plurality of electronic components. The circuit board with the enclosure is attached thereto being removably connectable to a motherboard.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2016
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Inventors: Josh C. Swenson, Christian Miller, Robert C. Cooney
  • Patent number: 9713219
    Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) control system may include a LED control system for an aircraft. The LED control system may include an LED power controller, and a solid state power controller (SSPC) that includes a processor in communication with the LED power controller, where the LED power controller and the solid state power controller are integrated onto a single power module. The LED control system is configured to receive DC power from a power source, determine, via the processor, current flow through a series MOSFET element connecting to at least one LED, to control operational voltage across the at least one LED, and adjust, via the processor, a gate voltage of the series MOSFET element with the LED power controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATION
    Inventors: John A. Dickey, Josh C. Swenson
  • Publication number: 20170202068
    Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) control system may include a LED control system for an aircraft. The LED control system may include an LED power controller, and a solid state power controller (SSPC) that includes a processor in communication with the LED power controller, where the LED power controller and the solid state power controller are integrated onto a single power module. The LED control system is configured to receive DC power from a power source, determine, via the processor, current flow through a series MOSFET element connecting to at least one LED, to control operational voltage across the at least one LED, and adjust, via the processor, a gate voltage of the series MOSFET element with the LED power controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2016
    Publication date: July 13, 2017
    Inventors: John A. Dickey, Josh C. Swenson
  • Publication number: 20170155244
    Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a transient protection circuit configured for use in a SSPC having a plurality of power channels. The transient protection circuit includes a shared transient voltage suppressor, and a shared protection line communicatively coupled to the shared transient voltage suppressor. The shared protection line is configured to be communicatively coupled to and shared by the plurality of power channels. When the shared protection line is communicatively coupled to and shared by the plurality of power channels, energy above a threshold on any one of the plurality of power channels is dissipated through the shared protection line and the shared transient voltage suppressor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2015
    Publication date: June 1, 2017
    Inventors: John A. Dickey, Donald G. Kilroy, Josh C. Swenson
  • Publication number: 20170070046
    Abstract: A circuit comprises an alternating current (AC) feed line, a solid state power controller portion connected to the AC feed line, a load connected to the solid state power controller portion, a positive clamp rail, a negative clamp rail, a ground, a first diode connected to the AC feed line and the positive clamp rail, a second diode connected to the AC feed line and the negative clamp rail, a third diode connected to the load and the positive clamp rail, a fourth diode connected to the load and the negative clamp rail, a fifth diode connected to the positive clamp rail and the ground, a sixth diode connected to the negative clamp rail and the ground, and a capacitor connected to the positive clamp rail and the negative clamp rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2015
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventors: John A. Dickey, Josh C. Swenson
  • Publication number: 20160327917
    Abstract: A system balances current flowing through a solid-state power controller system including at least two output channels connected in parallel. The system delivers a first current to a load via a first output channel to a load, and delivers a second current to the load via a second output channel connected in parallel with the first output channel. The system further determines a first strength of the first current and a second strength of the second current, and adjusts at least one of a first resistance of the first output channel and a second resistance of the second output channel such that the first current strength is substantially equal to the second current strength.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2015
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventors: John A. Dickey, Josh C. Swenson, Donald G. Kilroy
  • Publication number: 20160154754
    Abstract: A dongle for connecting a computerized device to a certified unit under test (UUT) includes a computerized device communication port and a UUT communication port. The dongle also includes a communication module operatively connecting the computerized device communication port and the UUT communication port. The communication module includes an internet protocol (IP) module that supplies an IP address to a computerized device connected to the computerized device communication port, wherein the IP address enables the computerized device to receive signals from and/or send signals to the UUT.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2014
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Inventors: Michael J. Hanson, Josh C. Swenson, Ronald G. Knight
  • Patent number: 8461717
    Abstract: A power generation system has a generator, a power bus and an electrical accumulator unit. The electrical accumulator unit includes an independent controller that actively filters transients from the power bus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Josh C. Swenson, Vietson M. Nguyen, Joshua Scott Parkin
  • Patent number: 8427108
    Abstract: A power system has a generator, a variable load, and an electrical accumulator unit. The electrical accumulator unit stores power when the generator generates excess power, and supplements power from the generator when the generator generates insufficient power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Josh C. Swenson, Vietson M. Nguyen
  • Patent number: 8390151
    Abstract: A power distribution module has an input line to receive power from a DC power source. A switch selectively opens the input line and blocks supply of power from the input line to an output line to be connected to a DC load. A solid state power control controls a gate drive for the switch. The solid state power control is operable to distinguish between a pre-charge mode, at which current is rushing to supply a capacitor in the downstream DC load, and a short circuit mode, at which a short circuit exists.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory I. Rozman, Vietson M. Nguyen, Josh C. Swenson
  • Patent number: 8324869
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling a converter circuit within the electrical accumulator unit based on a comparison between an actual average converter current and a desired average converter current.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Vietson M. Nguyen, Josh C. Swenson, Sastry V. Vedula
  • Publication number: 20120098329
    Abstract: A mechanism is provided for generator excitation during a fault condition. A low spool generator is coupled to a low spool shaft. A high spool generator is coupled to a high spool shaft. When a fault occurs, the low spool generator provides excitation current to coils of the high spool generator such that a magnetic field is produced in the coils.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2010
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Applicant: Hamilton Sundtrand Corporation
    Inventors: Stephen R. Jones, Josh C. Swenson
  • Publication number: 20120043944
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling a converter circuit within the electrical accumulator unit based on a comparison between an actual average converter current and a desired average converter current.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2010
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Inventors: Vietson M. Nguyen, Josh C. Swenson, Sastry V. Vedula
  • Publication number: 20120043815
    Abstract: A power generation system has a generator, a power bus and an electrical accumulator unit. The electrical accumulator unit includes an independent controller that actively filters transients from the power bus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2010
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Inventors: Josh C. Swenson, Vietson M. Nguyen, Joshua Scott Parkin